''Promises Stronger Than Darkness'' is a 2023 science fiction novel, the final installment in the ''Unstoppable'' trilogy by

Charlie Jane Anders Charlie Jane Anders (born July 24, 1969) is an American writer specializing in speculative fiction. She has written several novels as well as shorter fiction, published in magazines and on websites, and hosted podcasts; these works cater to both ...

Synopsis

The book picks up after the end of '' Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak'', where Tina Mains' body has been taken over by galactic war hero Thaoh Argentian, who she was cloned from. Rachel and Elz struggle to adjust to the loss of Tina as the Bereavement threatens to destroy the galaxy.

Publication

The book was published by Tor Teen on April 11, 2023. It is the third instalment in the ''Unstoppable'' trilogy.

Reception

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wrote that the book "showcases Anders’ layered worldbuilding and emphasis on interpersonal relationships. As before, characters diverse across multiple dimensions, including ethnicity and sexuality, are highlighted." Nerds & Beyond also praised the book as a conclusion to the trilogy, writing that it was "just as rich and imaginative s earlier instalments with a magnetic universe filled with wonder.>

References

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